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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.43, 8,377.88 and 3,418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.43, 8,377.88 and 3,418.08 is: 4,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.43 : 8,377.88 = 3,418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.43/8,377.88 = 3,418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.43x = 8,377.88 × 3,418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.43x = 28,636,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,636,246.98/6,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.34

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